Paula Goldsmith Poet Dramatic Monologue

Where Are We Going

When we are young we may ask,
where are we going?
Life is a long winding road,
filled with adventure.
Will we stay in our hometown or, 
will we travel around the world?
Will our talents be born to the world or,
will we hide them to our self?
Many talents I may have,
painter, sculptor, print-maker, ceramist, and writer, 
I shall not pick one,
for I shall pick all for this one life.
Life brings me much enjoy,
death and sadness.
All in one short life,
how does one contain it all?
Where are we going,
does anyone ever really know?

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Kim Rodrigues July 5, 2024 at 7:37 AM Yes, that road from childhood is filled with twists and turns. The only thing we decide is whether we will weather it with faith or anxiety. We must reclaim joy along the way. Paula Goldsmith July 5, 2024 at 10:07 AM Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, life comes with many questions/twists & turns but few answers. Faith makes the difference in a life. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Suzette Richards July 4, 2024 at 7:26 AM Hi Paula, You said in the comment that this poem is about a painting. You have piqued my interest. What is the name of the painting and artist? I can remember having those selfsame questions in my youth. And now, looking back, I still don't have the answers. A thought provoking write. Suzette Richards July 4, 2024 at 9:53 AM Ah, you taught me something, Paula :) Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2024 at 8:36 AM Thank You for your note. Glad you found my write to be a thought provoking write. Yes, many questions in life/many times with few answers. The famous painter Paul Gauguin is well known for a piece titled: Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going? Have a blessed day writing away....................

Deb M July 3, 2024 at 3:45 PM A brilliant poem Paula…. A question many of us ponder! Debx Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2024 at 8:32 AM Thank You for your note. Glad you found my write to be a brilliant poem. You put a smile on my heart. Thanks... Yes, many questions in life with few answers. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Silent One July 3, 2024 at 1:40 PM You are right Paula and many will have felt like this and questioned life... Nice idea for the contest.. All the best dear.. Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2024 at 8:29 AM Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write. I find life comes with many questions but few answers. Maybe one day we will have all the answers. Also glad you like this one for the contest. Thanks... Have a blessed day writing away....................

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 3, 2024 at 1:38 PM I loved reading this elegant poem, Paula. The final line says so much, because ofttimes we know where we are trying to go, yet life is full of surprises. Kindest regards, Evelyn Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2024 at 8:24 AM Thank You for your note. Glad you loved reading my write. Yes, many times life gives us surprises along the way. Some good/some bad.... Have a blessed day writing away....................

Sara Kendrick July 3, 2024 at 12:45 PM No, we do not know where the world will go before Jesus comes again to call His church home, but it won't be a good place that is a sure thing. Sara K Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2024 at 1:16 PM Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, we do not know where the world will go before Jesus comes again to call His church home. Life is short/getting shorter as one gets older. This Write Is "Not" About Me....  Have a blessed day writing away....................

Nancy Kaufman July 3, 2024 at 12:23 PM Hi Paula, It sounds like you have a lot of versatility which is a great way to always keep the mind active as you delve into your many interests. You are so right, our lives are truly short and it sounds like you truly know how to "seize the day". Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2024 at 1:12 PM Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, life is short. It gets shorter as one gets older. This Is "Not" About Me but about a painting.... Have a blessed day writing away....................

Hilda Greenhough July 3, 2024 at 11:53 AM I've often wondered myself, but the world is full of wonder. I enjoy your talent. Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2024 at 12:06 PM Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write. Oh yes, the big world is full of wonder/adventure. Many do Not know this..... Have a blessed day writing away....................

Darlene De Beaulieu July 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM Hello paula, oh , of i only knew where i was going then i would know where i was going. hugs. /Darlene/ Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2024 at 12:03 PM Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my write. Many times the question is, "Where Are We Going???" Many times the answer is, we do Not know. Hugs..... Have a blessed day writing away....................

Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2024 at 10:36 AM Where Are We Going ~ Date Written:7/3/2024 ~ This Is "Not" About Me, but about a painting....